Best job I ever had was at Tyco Electronics - Tool And Die Maker TE Connectivity Employee Review

4.0
19 July 2010
Recommend
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Pros

As a journeyman tool and die maker, I can honestly say that the best job I ever had was at AMP/Tyco Electronics. The company provided for all of my training (4 year apprenticeship) and post-secondary education. I took advantage of the tuition reimbursement benefit and earned a BA and MS degree. I received several promotions and always enjoyed the work and the people that I worked with. I left several years ago for other career opportunities but I still recall AMP/Tyco Electronics as the best place I ever worked.

Cons

The only downside was the cyclical nature of the electronics industry. This resulted in swings in demand levels that caused lay-offs and/or furloughs every 18-to-24 months. However, by being in a skilled trade I never was laid-off although I did take an occasional week off without pay.

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5.0
20 Apr 2026
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Pros

- Good support from leadership - Good benefits - Good activities for interns

Cons

- limited face-to-face collaboration and networking opportunities

1.0
8 May 2026
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Pros

Broadly a good company if you’re in a senior decision making role.

Cons

HR policies are words only. Years go by without ability to take any PTO and carry over not allowed. Friday afternoons, all HR US employees stop working with all others working past normal business hours and into the weekend including late Friday asks to complete an action by Monday 8:00 AM that was known earlier in the week but only communicated to the employee after Friday business hours. Every Friday. Onboarding structure / sink or swim approach, no training. No sense of belonging unless you’ve worked here 20 years plus. No growth or development opportunities unless tapped on the shoulder. Many openings are never published, again tapped on the shoulder approach despite offering to volunteer. Dismissive company culture. Every Voice Counts initiative is code for: if you do share your voice, you are on a list to not consider for promotion or any projects that would give you more visibility across the organization to foster one’s growth.

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